Who are See Science?

See
Science are a team of experienced teachers and science communicators who are
based across the whole of Wales and therefore have an in depth knowledge of
their local area and are able to provide impartial advice about local and national
schemes and events.The team is led by Cerian Angharad and Liz Terry who are
both experienced qualified science teachers with many years of professional
experience in formal and informal science education. More details about See
Science and STEM activities in your area can be found on our website.
Contact us on enquiries@see-science.co.uk or
phone Cerian Angharad on 07870351212 or Liz Terry on 07734254427 or visit our
website.

How you can help us

You can help us by telling us about STEM activities you have organised and provide us with an insight into what the pupils gained from the experience by filling in our
online feedback form. All feedback forms will be entered into a prize draw each term.

Congratulations
to Linda Curwen, who was one of the winners of the 2010
AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust Primary Science Teaching Awards. When the Welsh National Curriculum
underwent a revision, Linda took the opportunity to refresh and enliven the
science experiences within the school using a context and enquiry driven approach.
This was so successful that Linda was asked by the LEA science advisory team
to share her experiences with other teachers. For example the context of the
Titanic which enabled the children explored the secrets behind icebergs, buoyancy
tanks, radio communications and much more which was a truly experiential adventure
for them but above all gave them the opportunity to develop and deepen their
science skills and knowledge and understanding.

Linda has guided and inspired teachers in her own school. Her partner secondary
school also recognises the children’s enquiry expertise. Linda is an excellent
science practitioner who has been generous in sharing her practice with other
teachers. This has enabled children across Cardiff and South Wales to make
good progress in scientific understanding and has won Linda high praise from
her peers.

Linda
Curwen teaches at St Fagan’s CIW Primary School.

CREST Star Investigators

Looking for projects for your STEM Club or new ideas for transition phase
activities…

Are your pupils already engaged in STEM projects?

If so, consider the British Science Association's CREST Award programme… CREST Star
Investigators is a UK-wide award scheme that enables children to solve scientific
problems through practical investigation. The activities focus on thinking
about, talking about, and doing science. They are designed to be used primarily
outside of class time (e.g. in a science club), though some are suitable for
use in the classroom.

‘We Are The People We’ve Been Waiting For’

A landmark documentary and full length feature film on education inspired and guided by Oscar-winning producer Lord Puttnam. To have your say on the UK’s education system visit the website. http://www.wearethepeoplemovie.com/

NSEW Event Award and Resources. Closing date 4 February

If your organisation is planning an event for National Science & Engineering Week (11-20 March 2011), then you might be interested in self-nominating for an NSEW Event Award. More… www.britishscienceassociation.org/resources

NEW Hedges Poster from the British Ecological Society (BES)

BES has produced its second wall chart in the series Developing School Grounds
for Science, focussing on Hedges. Includes activities schools can do using
local hedges and links through to the relevance of Hedgerows within the UK
landscape. For FREE copies contact the education team education@BritishEcologicalSociety.org.

I'm a Scientist, Get me out of Here! March and June

FREE to schools. This is an award winning project that gets students talking
to real scientists, online, is funded by the Wellcome Trust. Suitable for years
9-13. For more info and to sign up click here
http://imascientist.org.uk/for-teachers

“Science, Ethics
and Animals” Claire Morris– RSPCA

Does a pet rat have more value than one used for research and testing? Does
it matter how our food is produced, as long as it is cheap? Find out how you
can include ethical dilemmas in your lessons to get your students thinking
about the value judgements we all make every day.
Find out about free resources that can be used to support the science curriculum
and suggestions for animal welfare enquiry projects that can be carried out
for Bronze CREST awards and CREST Star Investigators. For more information cerianangharad@ase.org.uk